Moto-Mower Lawn Mower, 1920-1929

THF176206 / Moto-Mower Lawn Mower, 1920-1929
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Artifact Overview

Lawns require regular maintenance. First patented in the United States in 1868, cylinder- or reel-type mowers became an enduring, affordable option for anyone with a small lawn. The basic form consisted of blades that rotated around a horizontal axis, cutting the grass as the user pushed the machine. This "Moto-Mower" represents an early attempt to motorize the technology.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lawn mower

Date Made

1920-1929

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

40.180.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 33 in
Width: 36 in
Length: 42 in

Inscriptions

on wheels: Moto-Mower / MOTO-MOWER CO DETROIT MICH USA
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